ABS is a low-cost engineering plastic that bridges the gap between standard plastics and high-performance engineering thermoplastics. Its versatility comes from its three monomers: acrylonitrile enhances heat stability and chemical resistance, butadiene provides impact strength and toughness, and styrene allows for good formability and rigidity. ABS is easy to machine and fabricate and is widely used for machining preproduction prototypes because it has excellent dimensional stability and is easy to paint and glue. Natural (beige) ABS is FDA-compliant for use in food-processing applications.

Key Properties

• Excellent impact strength                                          
• Good fabricating and machining properties
• Low cost
• Excellent aesthetic properties
• Good chemical resistance

Standard Shapes and Forms

Sheet:     .060” – 6” thick  

Rod:        .250” – 6” diameter 

Other Forms: Thin gauge sheet – see Glazing and Construction Materials

The range of sizes and shapes are grade specific. Please contact us for more information.

Natural (beige) FDA compliant
Black
Flame retardant grade